outside

//ˌaʊtˈsaɪd//
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Noun

1

The external side or surface of something; the outer part or area.

The outside of the building needs to be painted.

2

The space or area beyond the boundaries or confines of a building or enclosed space.

The children are playing on the outside.

3

The external appearance or outward aspect of something.

On the outside, the building looks old, but inside it's very modern.

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Adjective

1

Located on or relating to the outer side or surface.

The outside wall of the building needs to be painted.

2

Coming from or originating beyond a particular group or organization; external.

We need outside help to complete this project.

3

Not belonging to or connected with a particular group or activity.

We need outside help to complete this project.

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Adverb

1

On or to the exterior; not inside a building or enclosed space.

The children are playing outside.

2

Beyond the limits or boundaries of something.

We don't deliver outside the city.

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Preposition

1

Beyond the boundaries or confines of; not within.

Don't go outside the building.

2

Beyond the limits or scope of something.

This issue is outside my area of expertise.

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